Hagia Sophia
Dress
2009 (Made)
2009 (Made)
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Hagia Sophia, a white satin coat with complex, hand-stitched embroidery and ancient glass beads was inspired by Byzantine mosaics. This dress is part of the collection ‘Istanbul Contrast’ by Dice Kayek which consists of 26 designs. The designs in this collection evoke Istanbul’s architectural and artistic heritage.
Object details
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| Title | Hagia Sophia (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Embroidered satin, glass |
| Brief description | Hagia Sophia, a white satin coat with complex, hand-stitched embroidery and ancient glass beads, designed by Dice Kayek |
| Physical description | Hagia Sophia, a white satin coat with complex, hand-stitched embroidery and ancient glass beads was inspired by Byzantine mosaics. This dress is part of the collection ‘Istanbul Contrast’ by Dice Kayek which consists of 26 designs. The designs in this collection evoke Istanbul’s architectural and artistic heritage. |
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| Credit line | Given by Ayse and Ece Ege |
| Summary | Hagia Sophia, a white satin coat with complex, hand-stitched embroidery and ancient glass beads was inspired by Byzantine mosaics. This dress is part of the collection ‘Istanbul Contrast’ by Dice Kayek which consists of 26 designs. The designs in this collection evoke Istanbul’s architectural and artistic heritage. |
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| Accession number | ME.1-2015 |
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| Record created | April 25, 2014 |
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